5 ways a vacuum cleaner helps your allergies

Are you suffering from allergies? If you do, you have likely attempted various ways to alleviate or prevent the symptoms. Knowing what causes your allergies is not so simple. However, if you are experiencing the symptoms at home, there is a high chance that your carpet is the culprit.

A vast number of allergens lurk within carpet fibres. Indoor pollutants cause irritations and various other unpleasant side effects. Mould spores, dust mites and pet dander, to name a few, could be lurking right under your feet. A vacuum cleaner is an essential tool in the fight against allergies and here are five reasons why:

A thorough clean – many people only associate vacuum cleaners with de-dusting the carpet. However, a tool like that can be used for a lot more. A vacuum cleaner comes with many attachments, which can be utilised to clean many hard-to-reach areas. Whether it is cleaning the stairs, under heavy pieces of furniture or even the curtains, your vacuum cleaner is sure to assist you. It is essential to tackle such difficult areas, as they harbour allergens, which can trigger your allergies.

Filtration options – vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters are quite popular, and this is for a good reason. HEPA means ‘High-Efficiency Particulate Air’, indicating that such filters could capture even the smallest allergens and dust bits. A vacuum cleaner with such a filter is an essential tool to have at home if you have an allergy problem. The efficiency of such filters diminishes over time, so make sure you replace/clean them as often as necessary.

Opt for a vacuum with a bag – bagless vacuum cleaners are usually advertised as more convenient and time-saving. However, they are hardly the right type for you if you suffer from allergies. Because of their design, they allow more dust to re-enter the place, making vacuuming less efficient. What you need is a vacuum cleaner with a bag that is tightly sealed.

Suction power – for a vacuum cleaner, having sufficient suction strength with a powerful motor is essential. After all, what use is a vacuum cleaner that doesn’t manage to do the task it is meant to? You should note that these two parameters don’t always go hand in hand, because the amps are determined by other factors as well, such as air flow. In any case, choose a vacuum with a reasonable level of strength to accommodate your need for frequent and deep cleaning of the carpet.

Emission control – a vacuum cleaner with poor emission control is no good. Since the vacuum cleaner has many moving parts and uses electricity, some emissions are bound to occur. You should pick a cleaner that allows for the best emission controls, to ensure you are doing more good than bad while cleaning at home. Cheaper vacuums aren’t tightly sealed, meaning that large part of the dust will escape back into the room. This doesn’t do your allergies any good.

As you can see, a vacuum cleaner can be your best friend when it comes to dealing with allergies. Make sure you pick the right model for you and you will feel a sense of relief.

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